A dramatic scene unfolded at Adum PZ in Kumasi, when a man accused of stealing a phone was subjected to an unusual form of punishment by the local community.
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly caught in the act and was forced to clear the deep, choked, and foul-smelling drains in the area with his bare hands.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as a stark example of instant justice meted out by the aggrieved locals. The man was apprehended after allegedly snatching a phone from a pedestrian in the bustling commercial hub.
Instead of handing him over to the police, the crowd decided to impose a punishment they deemed fitting for the crime.
The clogged drains in Adum, notorious for their stench and accumulated waste, were chosen as the venue for the thief’s penance.
Residents watched as the accused, under the watchful eyes of onlookers, labored to clear the garbage and debris from the drains. The spectacle attracted a large crowd, with many capturing the event on their mobile phones and sharing it on social media.
Reactions to the incident have been mixed. Some community members defended the action, arguing that it served as a deterrent to potential criminals and highlighted the community’s frustration with theft and the inefficiency of the justice system.
However, others have criticized the method, citing concerns over human rights and the rule of law.
Local authorities have yet to make an official statement regarding the incident. It remains unclear whether any legal action will be taken against those who enforced this form of street justice or against the alleged thief himself.
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A man who allegedly stole a phone at Kumasi-Adum PZ was f0rced to clear the deep, choked, st!nking drains at Adum with his bare hands. pic.twitter.com/0mpFFkIKhl
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